Awesome Rides

You know those kiddie rides they have at malls? The mad geniuses of Dutch outfit Actic! converted some of the pint-sized motorcycle rides into something they can drive around at festivals and parades. This Instagram clip from wbikekustom shows officers of the Kiddie Ride Police Patrol keeping an eye out for scofflaws. Your electric pony is no match!

In celebration of Australia Day 2017, some folks set up the most ridiculous Slip ‘N Slide ever – by creating a ring-shaped path and a merry-go-round like contraption in the middle to drag riders atop its soapy surface.

Petrolicious spoke with Christophe Guerin about his 1984 Renault 5 Turbo 2, one of the road-going versions of the French automaker’s rally rocket. A mechanic by passion and trade, a chance test drive of an R5 Turbo when he was 20 years old made it his dream car.

One lucky bidder will become instantly badass by winning the 1946 Indian Chief formerly owned by “the King of Cool” Steve McQueen at auction. The event will be covered live by NBC sports the first weekend of August.

Crafted from ash plywood and steel, we like the clean lines of the WOOD.b bicycle, a collaboration from Strasbourg-based BSG and Thibaut Malet. Available in September 2013.

The usual 5.4L DOHC supercharged aluminum block engine with 430 hp is joined with two new exterior colors and a 3-speed race transmission with parachute mount in Ford’s 50 piece edition of the 2014 Mustang Cobra Jet. (Thanks Kris!)

The new S-Class will be launched this fall with a twin-turbo 4.7L V-8 with 455 hp and 516 lb/ft of torque. The deluxe interior includes massaging seats, fragrance system, heated steering wheel, a pair of 12.3″ screens, and LED lighting.

To celebrate the 90th anniversary of the legendary Le Mans 24 Hours endurance race, Bentley has announced a limited edition for the Mulsanne and Continental; six specifications in honor of the six victorious Bentley Boys.

Besides the ghostly color, check out Liberty Walk’s other changes on this custom Ferrari F40 for their Asian client: redesigned rear bumper, Brembo brakes, new adjustable suspension and spoiler. (Thanks Tom!)

Quit touring and get on the track with Wiesmann’s 25 piece edition MF4 Club Sport; the 4.0L V-8 with 7 speed clutch forgoes niceties like GPS and AC for integrated roll bars and a fire extinguisher.